Archive For March 31, 2014

Opening Day As A National Holiday? No Thank You!

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Opening Day As A National Holiday? No Thank You!

Happy Opening Day! Baseball season is here and fans everywhere are celebrating. Over the last couple of years there has been more and more of a push to have Opening Day set aside as a national holiday. Unfortunately I am in disagreement with my fellow fans of the sport in this regard. Let me explain….

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Phamily Foto Phriday 3-28-14

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Phamily Foto Phriday 3-28-14

My kids had last Friday off from school. Instead of a “mid-winter” break they had a 4 day weekend. The following Monday was off, but booked up with an orthodontist appointment (another post coming about that) but what was I going to do about Friday? We went to the Seattle Aquarium. This used to be…

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The LEGO Movie Video Game (PS3)

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The LEGO Movie Video Game (PS3)

LEGO City Undercover is my 10 year old’s favorite LEGO video game. Why? Because it’s got great gameplay and a solid story with good characters. Yes, LEGO Batman 2 and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes are great (it was a tough choice for him to decide, let me tell you) but it’s that original story that…

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Barbie: The Pearl Princess (Blu-ray)

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Barbie: The Pearl Princess (Blu-ray)

Another Barbie movie has made its way into our house and my daughter was thrilled. Myself? Not as much. Why? Because these movies are pretty hit and miss with regards to quality of message. The best of the bunch was A Mermaid Tale which showcased a strong personality. The worst (subjectively) was Princess Charm School…

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Phamily Foto Phriday (March Catch-up 3 Of 3)

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Phamily Foto Phriday (March Catch-up 3 Of 3)

Last one – and then tomorrow I’m back on track with a “regular” selection of pictures. Last week was “special friends” day at the kids’ school – at least for the pre-school and kindergarten and first grade. The higher grades had it earlier in the year. I sort of understand why they don’t have it…

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Phamily Foto Phriday (March Catch-up 2 Of 3)

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Phamily Foto Phriday (March Catch-up 2 Of 3)

Remember a few weeks ago when August went on a hike with his friend? The following weekend his troop went on a hike – and his friend came along as well.         Instead of snow there was rain. And plenty of it. We were ready for it. At the halfway mark (which…

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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic – A Dash Of Awesome (DVD)

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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic – A Dash Of Awesome (DVD)

At times Shout Factory releases a DVD of “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic” with a theme – and for this release it is the pony Rainbow Dash. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic – A Dash Of Awesome collects 5 episodes centering on this one pegasus pony. I’ve gone into how positive a show…

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Phamily Foto Phriday (March Catch-up 1 of 3)

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Phamily Foto Phriday (March Catch-up 1 of 3)

Alright – so it’s been a crazy month. Here’s part of what I haven’t been able to spend the time to work on. The weekend before St. Patrick’s Day Déla participated with her dance studio in the St/ Patrick’s Day parade. Here she is lined up and waiting to go.   Of course it wasn’t…

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Music Monday – Repo Man

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I love the movie Repo Man. The soundtrack is excellent as well. This is one of those films where the music is such an integral part of the film both are necessary. Sure, you can  listen to the soundtrack on its own and enjoy it, but not nearly as much if you don’t have the…

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Homeless In My Alley

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And this is where I fail as a person. I’m a big proponent of social services. No, not indiscriminately handing out whatever to whomever, but there are reasons people are having a hard time and need help. If we don’t help those less fortunate than we are what does that make us? Only there are…

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